What Happens when Bonnaroo Is Canceled? Slip N' Slides, Mud Wrestling and Campground Parties Fill the Void at The Farm
- The 2025 music and arts event in Manchester, Tennessee, was called off shortly after it began due to hazardous weather conditions.
- Organizers decided to cancel the remainder of the four-day event due to significant and steady precipitation causing deteriorating camping and egress conditions.
- Festival officials paused all shows around 1 p.m., evacuated Centeroo, and artists announced cancellations on social media as campers reacted with disbelief and disappointment.
- The festival expressed deep disappointment but emphasized the importance of safety in deciding to cancel the rest of Bonnaroo, assuring attendees that 75% refunds for four-day tickets would be issued within 30 days.
- Despite frustration over refunds, many campers maintained positive spirits, turning Outeroo into a large party, while artists and attendees expressed sadness and hope to return.
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Von Braun Center invites Bonnaroo festivalgoers to special event
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) -- The Von Braun Center is inviting Bonnaroo festivalgoers to attend a special event on Saturday. Due to the cancellation of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, the VBC is hosting a Second Helping in the Mars Music Hall. Festivalgoers are asked to show their wristband at the door and enjoy the live music. The offer is available while supplies last.


What happens when Bonnaroo is canceled? Slip N' Slides, mud wrestling and campground parties fill the void at The Farm
While Bonnaroo officials focused on weather delays ahead of cancellation, fans made the best of it in the campgrounds. See how.
Remainder of Bonnaroo cancelled due to weather
COFFEE OUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — The remainder of the Bonnaroo has been cancelled due to weather, organizers said. In a social media statement, organizers said the National Weather Service provided them with an updated forecast with significant and steady rain. They said cancelling the remainder of the festival is "the safest decision." 📧 Have breaking news come to you: Subscribe to News 2 email alerts → "I think it should have been cancelled from…
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